The new Expansion Pack is revamping the Tattoos system as you know it!
The Sims 4 Business & Hobbies Expansion Pack announcement brought a surprising twist to the depth on one of the existing feature improvements.
Tattoo features and the way you can apply them to your Sims are getting completely revamped with the upcoming EP release for The Sims 4. Including options to layer different tattoos, place them anywhere on your Sim’s body and paint anything on your Sim!
All of the new Create A Tattoo Features will be tied exclusively to the paid 40USD release through the new Tattoo Skill. Considering that the Pack will allow you to download Custom Tattoos Online from The Gallery, it’s reasonable to think why additional server cost maintenance for creativity will take place.
Find out the new features in a first look shared today from The Sims Team:
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The Sims 4 Tattoo Features in Businesses & Hobbies
There are several key feature improvements coming to creating Tattoos with The Sims 4 Business & Hobbies, including these Key Features:
Ability to Layer Multiple Tattoos (Even from Previous packs)
New Tattoo Skill Tied With New Tattoo Stencils and Designs in CAS
Ability to create Custom Tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode
The Gallery Feature To Share and Download Custom Tattoos
Layering Multiple Tattoos
Your Sims’ skin now have layers. Allowing you to add multiple tattoo designs and place them on any part of the body. You can mix and match multiple tattoos on the same body area, allowing for more unique patterns on your Sims’ body:
There are also new Body Part categories for Tattoos, including a category that allows you to put a Face Tattoo on your Sim:
New Tattoo Skill and Tattoo Feature Unlocks
As Sims level up their Tattooing skill in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion, they can also unlock new tattoo stencils and stamps to use in Create A Sim. As well as increase their odds of doing a successful Tattoo.
Custom Tattoos Paint Mode
The Tattoo Feature improvements extend completely to the point where you are literally able to draw on your Sim now. You can go into paint mode and select from various preset brushes, change size and color and paint on your Sim!
There are various poses that you’ll be able to change throughout your Sim’s creation process to truly tattoo over any part you can imagine.
Sharing and Downloading Custom Tattoos
Now, any Tattoo that you create with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies can be shared on The Gallery. You’ll be able to think of any unique Tattoo design, layer different tattoo stencils and prepare your design for the world to download. Or, if you want to see how the Sims community is Tattooing you can simply download the Custom Tattoos. It’ll be available as a custom Tattoo design ready for you to place onto your Sim.
Maxis confirms big Cross-Pack Features with The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion.
In today’s official blog post reveal for The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack, The Sims Team went into little more details on how the new gameplay mechanics will work. Including new Skills, the improved Retail management and more. Including how the new Expansion Pack will have affects on previous Pack releases, and how the game will allow you to customize your Retail shops depending on certain Packs released before.
Wake up and smell the coffee! It’s time to seize the clay and make a bold inked statement in the expressive city of Nordhaven!
In The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, we invite you to discover what artistic passions add a spring to your step. Start a small business to show off your crafty creations and rake in the Simoleons as you master two new skills that will shape your future and add color to your life every day.
Your dreams have been waiting! It’s time to become the savvy artisan you always knew you could be!
Make Your Mark
Showcase who you truly are with the new Tattooing skill! With the Tattooing skill you can have your Sim give other Sims pre-made, custom or dedicated tattoos. Body art is all about freedom of expression and celebrating your body in your own way. To make this experience unique and entirely your own, Sims can create an infinite amount of custom tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode. Like real artists, you’ll be able to share your custom designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for other Tattoos to use in your experience.
As Sims level up their Tattooing skill, they can also unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Tattoos (even ones from previous packs) can now be layered, allowing for multiple tattoos to be placed on the same body part.
Mold and Mend Your Future
Pottery allows Sims to express their crafty side in new ways. Elevate your Pottery skill with the Pottery Wheel to make decorative and functional pieces, including tea sets, planters of all sizes for our Simmers with a green thumb, incense burners to set an ambiance and so much more.
Once the pieces have been created on the Pottery Wheel, players have the option to glaze (there are plenty of colors to choose from) their finished pottery and put it in the Pottery Kiln or leave their pottery unglazed. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics.
The final objects can be gifted or sold at a small business using the new retail surfaces or used to decorate your lot.
New Life in Nordhaven
Welcome to Nordhaven, a town steeped in history, and full of possibilities for your Sims to pursue their creative hobbies.
Hobbies are best when shared, and Nordhaven’s picturesque and inspirational neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad offer countless opportunities to connect with like-minded Sims who share similar interests and enthusiasm for the things your Sims care about most. Hobby Meetups are the must-attend events to socialize, form new friendships, and even find a mentor to help your Sims master their craft.
As Sims advance in their skills, they too can become mentors and pass on their knowledge. Sims can also build their legacy by teaching others in Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks – this experience rewards Sims who become highly talented in their selected skills.
Your Small Business, Your Way
Follow your dreams wherever they take you and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Whether it’s creating pottery or other handmade items, or providing a service like tattoos or classes, turn your Sim’s skills into a profitable business. For Sims who are just starting up their business or feel most inspired at home, you can build a Small Business on a Residential Lot and designate a dedicated space in their home to set up shop. Looking to set up your dream business outside of the home? You can also build on the new Small Business Venue Lot. You can also run their business on the new Small Business Venue Lot.
The new Ticket Kiosk offers Sims the freedom to run their business on their terms, with options to charge customers either one time or hourly. You get to make the challenging, but exciting, choice of either running a family business (imagine the drama!) and hiring your entire Sim’s household, or meeting the perfect candidates and offering them a job. The options are endless with the new Small Business system.
As you grow your Sim’s business, you’ll earn the ability to choose Business Perks, which include new interactions, effects, and more! Your Sim can run their business by the books or cut a few corners, as they build their Business Renown and decide on their Alignment along the Dreamer, Schemer, and Neutral paths. Using a Schemer perk will progress your Alignments towards the Schemer path, or if you consider yourself to be more of a dreamer, choosing perks that will progress your Alignment towards the Dreamer path. Just here to live life and make those Simoleons? No problem, your business can remain Neutral.
These choices don’t only impact your Sim’s business, they can impact your Sim’s life outside of the workplace, so choose wisely as you chase those dreams!
So Many Businesses, So Many New Opportunities!
A plethora of previous Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs have small business opportunities available for every type of crafty Simmer. See below for a few you can try:
Cats and DogsExpansion Pack: Sims who love and adore their four legged friends can open pet cafés.
Get TogetherExpansion Pack: Sims who are down to dance until the sun rises can create dance clubs and Sims who game until the wee hours of the morning can open arcades for like minded gamers.
City LivingExpansion Pack – Sing your heart out in your favorite city at your very own karaoke bar fitted out with your favorite Simlish tunes.
Get FamousExpansion Pack – Did someone say paparazzi? Open an acting school where you teach celebrities how to play the part!
Spa DayGame Pack – Fancy a massage, facial or meditative yoga retreat? Say namaste to all the Sims who choose to relax with you at your spa!
Laundry DayStuff Pack – Scrub a dub dub in your very own tub! Collect Simoleons as Sims wash their clothes at your laundromat!
Bowling NightStuff Pack – Sims who are competitive can open their very own bowling alleys. Get a strike or a spare on a fun night out with friends.
These are only some of the small business opportunities available with other packs. If your Sim can dream it, then you can live it and achieve it!
If you purchase the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack before April 18, you can elevate your business with several inspiring pieces. Witness the beauty of sculpture and body art with the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, keep perishable products fresh with the Sweetest Treat Display Case and illuminate your space with the Beautiful Flaws Lamp.
What are your thoughts on the new Cross Pack compatibility coming with The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack? Join the convo below and stay tuned for all things EP18 News!
See the official Features and Screens from the upcoming Sims 4 Expansion Pack!
EA is just now rolling out a huge wave of news for The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Hitting the retail shelves worldwide on March 6th, 2025.
In the latest Expansion Pack, you’ll be able to moderate your own Retail spaces, open up a Tattoo shop and customize your own retail and living space through new Hobby activities like Pottery.
To learn more about the initial official features, check out the official listing down below:
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About The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies
Pursue new skills and live a life of accomplishment in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack*. Create wearable art with the new Tattooing skill or craft functional pieces with the new Pottery skill. Savvy Sims can turn their wildest dreams into profitable businesses. Run your business from your home or purchase a Small Business Venue lot, hire employees, decide how to charge, and make the rules. Set Up Shop Digital Content — Elevate your business with these inspiring pieces: witness the beauty of sculpture and body art with the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, keep perishable products fresh with the Sweetest Treat Display Case, and illuminate your space with the Beautiful Flaws Lamp, available when you order through April 18, 2025**.
Dream big and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Make and sell pottery or other crafts, provide a service like tattoos or classes, or come up with something unique. Use the selection tool to designate space in your home for doing what you love and making a living at it. With the new Ticket Kiosk you can run the business you want, charging customers for entry or for time spent. Run a family business and hire your Sim’s household, or meet the perfect candidate and offer them a job. Explore the possibilities with the new Small Business system.
Make Your Mark
With the new Tattooing skill you can give Sims pre-made, custom, or dedication tattoos. As you level up your skill you’ll unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Body art is about freedom of expression and to celebrate that you can now freely create your own designs in Tattoo Paint Mode. Tattoos can even be layered. Share your custom Tattoo designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for Tattoos to use in your game.
Mold Your Future
As you hone your Pottery skill using the Pottery Wheel, more designs – like functional tea sets, planters, incense burners, and more – will become available to you. Finish your pieces in the Pottery Kiln; there are plenty of options for glazes. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics.
A World of Possibility
Build your future in a town steeped in history. Nordhaven is the perfect place to pursue the things you care most about, like creative and inspiring hobbies. Sims can attend Meetups to mix and mingle with those who are passionate about the same hobbies – they may even find someone to mentor them in their favorite skill. Sims can become mentors at high skill levels, or they can build their legacy by hosting Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks. Hobbies are best when shared, so explore the new neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad to meet like-minded Sims!
Set Up Shop Digital Content
Elevate your business with these inspiring pieces.
What are your thoughts on The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack features? Join the comments below!
Nordhaven World In The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies
As confirmed in the latest Official Blog post, the New World coming with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion is titled Nordhaven. And features two Neighborhood areas: Gammelvik and Iverstad. Thanks to the EA App features we know that there will be 12 new Lots in total!
Looking at the architecture of this pack and the World Map itself, it seems the new World is inspired heavily by the Scandinavian cities and towns in Europe. Which shouldn’t come as a surprise – considering that this is the first Sims 4 Expansion Pack to be developed by the Maxis Europe team!
Lot Sizes
The official Lot Sizes from the new Nordhaven World have leaked thanks to a discovery by @CBXSims!
Gammelvik:
15×20
20×20
20×20
20×20
30×20
50×40
Iverstad:
15×20
20×20
20×20
30×20
50×40
50×40
At the moment we’re still collecting critical information about the next Expansion Pack release. Stay tuned on Sims Community for more updates very soon!
EA releases the official Trailer for The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies EP.
The Sims Team has just dropped a brand new reveal trailer for their upcoming Expansion Pack titled The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies. Check out the first look at the new features and gameplay coming March 6th, 2025 across Desktop and Consoles!
The Sims Soundtrack goes on Vinyl! See the first variants and availability.
EA Music distribution is ready to dip its toes into releasing a Sims Vinyl for its official first hard copy Soundtrack release. Starting with an entire collection of Sims Soundtrack from The Sims 1 in 2000 all the way to The Sims 4.
Official The Sims 25th Anniversary Vinyl Front and Back Cover
There are going to be limited time copies of different vinyl pressings, so make sure you’re introduced carefully to each shop and variant availability.
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The Sims Vinyl Soundtrack: North America and International Releases
The Sims Vinyl Soundtrack is going to get released in over a dozen different online retailers supplying new CD and Vinyl releases. The collaboration comes between EA Music and Enjoy The Ride, who later distribute the orders to select retailers.
First uncovered by @alejandrosvinyl on X, there will be five different Sims Vinyl variants for North America and five different variants in International stores, including:
The Sims Vinyl Soundtrack and all of its 10 variants will hit the stores worldwide starting February 7th, 2025 when the Pre-Sale Opens. Time of the pre-sale start is set at 9AM PT / 6PM CET.
We plan to update this article with product links as they become available!
The Sims Vinyl: 25th Anniversary Soundtrack Features
Sul Sul! Enjoy The Ride Records, in partnership with Lakeshore Records & EA Music, proudly presents The Sims 25th Soundtrack!
For 25 years, the music of The Sims has been the soundscape of creativity and curiosity, from the first brick placed in Build Mode to the last outfit perfected in Create-a-Sim. Now, for the first time on vinyl, you can experience the iconic compositions that have shaped generations of Sims players.
Featuring unforgettable tracks by Jerry Martin, Mark Russo, Mark Mothersbaugh, Steve Jablonsky, and Ilan Eshkeri, this special collection spans The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4 — including the legendary theme songs and beloved Build, Buy, and CAS melodies.
This limited-edition 2xLP vinyl is housed in a beautifully designed gatefold jacket, celebrating The Sims’ 25th birthday. With only 10,000 copies available across 10 colorful variants, this release is as unique as your Sim’s next big adventure. Don’t miss out on this collector’s dream!
On Sale Friday at Noon ET at EnjoyTheRideRecords.com
EA announces Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits.
The newest Motherlode Season Roadmap reveal has given us lots to talk about the next Business & Hobbies EP. But also find out what’s next for The Sims 4 Kits releases!
The Roadmap reveal has confirmed three new Sims 4 Kits titles including Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter. And along with the Kits names are the first potential clues for their theme. Let’s see!
New The Sims 4 Kits
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit
One of the three upcoming Sims 4 Kits is called Kitchen Clutter Kit. Which by the name we can already tell it’s going to be a Build Mode exclusive Kit!
The Roadmap has shown an illustrative image of what the Kitchen Clutter Kit might pride in features. Including pots & pans, mittens and oven top clutter and more.
The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit
The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit could be the first Elder-only Kit release for The Sims 4! The teaser has revealed a cute illustration of a granny, with a thread yarn on the right. This could be a CAS Kit, could be a Build Kit or potentially a mixed Kit release!
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit
This one is so hard to crack down because what exactly are we restoring in the first place? And why is there a tire wheel in the teaser for one of the new Sims 4 Kits titled Restoration Workshop?
So many questions that we don’t have much answers to, other than this preview teaser from The Sims Team:
New Sims 4 Kits Release & Info
All three The Sims 4 Kits are set to release on May 1st, 2025 at 10AM Pacific Time. Considering that each Sims 4 Kit is priced at $4.99USD, you’re looking at spending 15USD (or a price equivalent to your local currency). If you want to get all three Sims 4 Kits on release day that is.
There’s still a lot waiting for us in the store during The Sims 4 Motherlode Season. Including both Paid and Free! Stay tuned on Sims Community to be the first to know.
Your full Live Event walkthrough to earning Week 1 Rewards in The Sims 4!
Electronic Arts have started their celebrations in The Sims 4 Base Game with their Limited Time Blast From The Past Event. Lasting from February 4th, 2025 until March 18th, 2025 for all players who have The Sims 4 on PC, Mac, Xbox or Console.
The latest event encourages Simmers to follow along a throwback Sim character from The Sims 3 Into The Future named Emit Relevart. Your mission will be to stay informed on the News, spread acussations around town and help Emit regain all his Time Capsules.
The event is spread across four weeks, with each week unlocking new Quests that come with Event Points. That you can later use to spend in The Sims 4’s Event Menu for Bonus Reward Items and Boosts.
In this article, we’ll be covering an entire walkthrough of two new Quests, as well as all Reward Items for Week 1. Let’s dig into it all!
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A Strange Visitor Quest
The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event Quests will get triggered the moment you step into Live Mode. Either through a New Game or loading up your old one. After a few Sim seconds, you’ll be greeted with a notification about A Strange Visitor:
A brilliant flash and resounding boom echo through the town, sparking curiosity and rumors.
A mysterious figure appears, both familiar and strikingly different. Could this enigmatic visitor be linked to the disturbance? Unravel the mystery in the “Strange Visitor Quest”…
Quest Steps
Tune In to the News for 15 Minutes (25 Event Points) – You might find more details about the situation on the news. Select Watch Channel then Watch News on any TV for breaking updates.
Check Emit’s Social Media Profile (15 Event Points) – Could it really be Emit? Checking his social media profile on a Computer might confirm it. Did he have blue hair, after all?
You can check his profile under Social Networking from any Computer.
Ask other Sims about Emit (25 Event Points) – Blue hair, believer in time travel…who else could it be but Emit Relevart? Maybe others might know more.
Select Ask about Emit on other Sims. (Make sure to introduce yourself first, if you haven’t already)
Travel to Magnolia Blossom Park in Willow Creek (15 Event Points) – It certainly seems Emit is here, with the sightings reported pointing to Magnolia Blossom Park in Willow Creek. Use the Phone Menu to select Travel and go there.
Introduce Yourself to Emit Relevart (15 Event Points) – You arrived at Magnolia Blossom ark in Willow Creek. Now, find Emit! With his bright blue hair, he shouldn’t be too hard to spot.
Select Emit and choose an introduction.
Emit’s Introduction in The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event
Hey Sim, great to meet you! Why yes, I am Emit Relevart! Technology expert and time traveler extraordinaire!
I’ve been jumping around through time on a bit of mystery, and I’m kind of stuck. Have you noticed any unexplained missing items around here? I’m trying to figure out what’s going on.
Ask Emit Relevart about the Missing Items (15 Event Points) – Emit’s been found! And he mentioned something about missing items. That sounds intriguing! Select Ask about Missing Items on Emit.
You can find him at Magnolia Blossom Park, or select the Social category on the Phone to Invite Over Emit.
Ask 3 Other Sims about Missing Items (25 Event Points) – If there are items missing, someone else must have noticed! Select Ask about Missing items on other Sims to learn if they’ve seen or heard anything.
Missing Clues Quest
As the mystery of missing items deepens, your Sim keeps searching for answers. With each missing item, their anxiety grows. What could truly be missing?
Continue the “Missing Clues” quest to uncover these mysteries and more…
Quest Steps
Refresh Your memory in The Sims Archives (25 Event Points) – Some of those items mentioned sound familiar, like they might be found in the archives of Sims.
Select Play Game and then Play The Sims Archives on a Computer to refresh your memory.
Find the Special Time Capsule (35 Event Points) – To uncover a time capsule, search for rocks or dirt mounds ready to be dug up. Remember to look closely for when and where they appear.
Explore areas like parks, and seek out rocks with crystals or dirt mounds, and select Dig for Special Time Capsule.
My personal recommendation to completing this Sims 4 Blast From The Past Quest step is to travel to the Magnolia Blossom Park in Willow Creek. Where you’ll find plenty of Crystal Rocks laying around the park.
Open the Special Time Capsule (15 Event Points) – Now that the Special Time Capsule has been found, it’s time to open it! Go to your inventory, find the Special Time Capsule, and select Open. (If you no longer have the Special Time Capsule, it can be replaced at a mailbox)
Read the IOU (15 Event Points) – Why was the note in a time capsule, and what is this all about? Open your inventory and find the IOU Note, then select Read IOU. (If you no longer have the IOU Note, it can be replaced at a mailbox)
Report Back to Emit (25 Event Points) – The discovery in the archives of the capsule and the note – someone is clearly leaping through time and taking items! Select Report about Time Capsule on Emit.
Accuse 3 Sims of Being a Time Traveler (25 Event Points) – Maybe you can uncover the time travelling thief hiding in plain sight by pretending that you already know their identity! Select Accuse of Being a Time Traveler on 3 different Sims.
Ponder Time Travel (25 Event Points) – There has been a lot going on today. Hidden time capsules, a cryptic note, random accusations towards your neighbors of the near-impossible. That’s a lot to ponder.
Find a Shower, and select Ponder Time Travel. (You can also use a Bathtub or Toilet!)
Sims 4 Blast From The Past: Week 1 Rewards
The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event contains several new exclusive rewards, as well as boost rewards like Satisfaction Points. Here’s what you can claim for completing two quests during Week 1:
The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One
Missing Sim Milk Carton
The Future’s So Bright “Sun” Glasses
25 Satisfaction Points
The Yesterday Flooring Set
Missing Sim Milk Carton (The Kraken)
Relevart Time Walkers Shoes
500 Simoleons
Retro Deco Phone Set
Reward Overviews
Missing Sim Milk Cartons
There are two missing Sim Milk Cartons included with this week’s Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event. Including Pit Beast, Dweller In The Dark and Ginny, Former Pirate and Sheriff variants.
These Missing Sim Milk Cartons are also a new category in the Collections Menu. Where you can keep track of all 6 that you’ll unlock throughout the Live Event.
New Items in Build Description
New Flooring in Build Mode Description
The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One
Retro Deco Phone Set
Spiral Parquet
Retro Edwardian Tile
The Future’s So Bright “Sun” Glasses
Relevart Time Walkers Shoes
The second week of The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event is expected to begin on February 11th, 2025 at 9AM Pacific Time. We want to help you keep track of progress – so simply tune into the countdown below, which should tell you exactly when Week 2 of New Quests should begin.
Countdown to Week 2 of The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event
How did you find the first week of the latest Sims 4 Blast From The Past Event? Too hard or too easy? Let us know in the comments below and bookmark our Sims 4 Live Event Updates for Week 2 content!
The official new Roadmap for The Sims 4 Motherlode Season is here!
Maxis studios is warming up for another Roadmap of Content Releases for TS4. With The Sims 4 Motherlode Season being the next on the list, we finally know what to expect in the coming months from the team. Let’s dive into the Roadmap!
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Official The Sims 4 Motherlode Season Roadmap
The new Sims 4 Motherlode Season Roadmap is officially out, finally confirming the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack. Along with a Release Date set for March 6th, 2025. There are going to be 3 new Sims 4 Kits as well on May 1st, 2025, as well as a special unannounced surprise set for February 25th, 2025.
Here’s everything from The Sims 4 Motherlode Season that you should expect from February to May 2025:
The official Sims Website confirmed additional suspicion in regards to new content coming with the Motherlode Season. Confirming that new Sims 4 Base Game content updates are also expected as a part of the current new Roadmap.
Hit the motherlode with a new expansion pack, base game updates, and more. Come back soon for more!
As we’ve been reporting before, there are possibly more Sims 4 surprises awaiting for us during The Sims 4 Motherlode Season. Such as the Pre-Patch for The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, which should deliver some new Base Game Features and Improvements.
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Motherlode Season Roadmap? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
Here’s the first video teaser and what to expect from this Sims 4 EP announcement:
The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies: Tattoo Parlor Teaser
The first teaser for The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack surfaced across The Sims social networks. Showing a Sim getting a Tattoo in what seems to be a Sim Tattoo Shop!
We don’t know anything else about the next Expansion Pack other than its Business & Hobbies official title. And now the seeming fact that we’ll be able to run our own Tattoo Shops!
Full Reveal Date
The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack will be fully revealed with a Reveal Trailer, Official Assets and The Sims Blog on February 6th, 2025 at 8AM PT / 4PM BT / 5PM CET. Down below you’ll also find the official countdown to the Trailer Premiere!
What are you hoping to see in the official pack announcement? Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned for all the latest Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies News!
New Sims 4 Content Release lineup to be announced this week. Including the Business & Hobbies EP!
The Sims Team is already looking at a very busy week with switching from The Sims 25th Anniversary Celebrations to The Sims 4 Motherlode Season Roadmap. And we already have a first teaser for the upcoming change!
Check out the first teaser we have for the upcoming Season:
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First The Sims 4 Motherlode Season Teaser
The first teaser for The Sims 4 Motherlode Season was spotted on the official Sims social accounts:
The first Roadmap teaser contains an illustration of a Freezer Bunny running away from a huge Simoleon coin. Take a look:
What to Expect
It’s already been leaked that the next Expansion Pack for The Sims 4 is titled Businesses & Hobbies. The pack’s full announcement day and release date will be revealed on February 6th, 2025. No other information has been shared yet concerning the Expansion Pack information, other that it will have a “Set Up Shop” Preorder Bonus.
Motherlode Season Begin Date
The new Roadmap for The Sims 4 won’t cover just the new Expansion Pack. There are more DLC types and potential Sims 4 Updates that usually get revealed during Roadmap announcements.
To make things easier for you, we’ve included a handy countdown until the beginning of The Sims 4 Motherlode Season. The Season Reveal is expected to happen on February 6th, 2025 by 9AM PT / 5PM BT / 6PM CET.
Countdown to The Sims 4 Motherlode Season Reveal
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What do you expect to see get revealed during The Sims 4 Motherlode Season? Join the discussion below and stay in the loop for all things The Sims!
There’s a new update for The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 on Windows PC!
EA and Maxis have just dropped a new Sims 1 and Sims 2 Rerelease Patch for Windows PC players. The newest version of the update brings fixes to The Sims 1 and The Sims 2, as well as promises for future patch resolutions coming soon.
We hope you’ve been enjoying revisiting The Sims and The Sims 2! It’s been super exciting seeing all the joy and enthusiasm from our community for these classic games. We’ve also been focused on the reports of technical issues that some players have had, and have been diligently working to address them. We wanted to say thank you to the community for sharing your detailed reports via the forum to help us improve these games.
– The Sims Legacy Team
February 4, 2025 Patch Notes:
The Sims 1 Patch Notes
Fixed Issues:
Alt+Tab or Alt+Enter can sometimes cause a crash
Alt+Enter can sometimes cause the Windows title bar to be hidden
Alt+Enter can sometimes not toggle between full screen and windowed modes
On some systems, The Sims can appear to launch and then immediately exit (no splash screen displayed)
The Sims should now launch in most situations
In some cases where there is an underlying graphics issue, The Sims will display a message
Some players are unable to click on various parts of the neighborhood map
The travel screen, when traveling between neighborhoods/worlds, can sometimes appear garbled or glitched
The Sims might crash if you are not on the default neighborhood, interact with another Sim, and then save
When using Alt+Enter to cycle window and zoom sizes, the HUD could be clipped. At this zoom level, The Sims will now instead clip from the top of the screen.
In some situations in windowed mode the title bar might not be visible
The Family friends counter could sometimes not be visible
General Notes:
Several players have had problems (e.g. walls, floors, objects not showing up; game not launching; other oddities) that are addressed by updating graphics drivers to the latest versions. Please make sure your drivers are up to date.
The Sims game window is of a fixed size that can’t have its basic properties changed after it has launched. Moving the window from a monitor to another with a different, lesser resolution can lead to unexpected results, possibly even crashes. If you want to run The Sims on that second monitor please use the option “-monitor:<num>” to force it to launch on the other monitor. “0” is your primary monitor, a second monitor is “1” and so on. We are investigating adding this as a menu option in the future.
In some situations, players have noted that music only plays in Live mode. Please check your computer sound options and make sure that everything is properly configured (e.g. on a 5.1 surround system make sure that your center speaker is functioning).
You might be prompted to “Enable the help system” every time you return to a house. This is the game trying to have you complete the tutorial. This will continue to happen until you complete the tutorial.
The Sims 2 Patch Notes
Fixed Issues:
Alt-Tab or Alt+Enter can sometimes cause a crash
Some players on EA App received an error message indicating that certain needed files were corrupt
The game would sometimes crash after creating a family
The game sometimes launched at a small resolution (800×600) and then scaled that small format to fill the entire monitor
In certain situations the game will launch and then immediately show a “DirectX” error, requiring use of the “-w” option to work around the problem
Sometimes a Sim (or multiple Sims) would disappear after the player moves to another lot or neighborhood, or after leaving and rejoining the game despite saving
Sometimes non-adult Sims (children, pets) would disappear
Some interactions that result in a transferable reward (e.g. a dog returns from work) can cause the game to crash
Addressed some infinite loading screen issues
General notes:
Several players have had problems that are addressed by updating graphics drivers to the latest versions. Please make sure your drivers are up to date.
Remember that the “boolProp testingCheatsEnabled” cheat will cause the game to periodically show various dialogue boxes with debugging information in them. The cheat is working as expected.
We are investigating an issue where during certain cinematic events (such as Alien Abduction), the Sim can be reset and the event fails. While we are investigating this, you can work around the issue by making certain there are no other Sims on the lot to observe the event.
While some issues may not be listed here, they may still be in the process of being addressed. Some topics can require an extended investigation on our end, so even though these fixes may be in active review, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch.
Thank you for playing these games that are such a storied part of our history – starting 25 years ago! Please continue to share and report any issues on our forums, and join our official Discord community for tips, tricks, and news!
Dag dag,
The Sims Team
Downloading the new Sims 1 and Sims 2 Rerelease Updates on EA App
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There’s a new Sims 4 SDX Drop for Desktop and Consoles!
Electronic Arts and Maxis have released a brand new The Sims 4 SDX Drop across Desktop and Console supported platforms. The newest content rollout for The Sims 4 SDX introduces new Create A Sim items and Build Mode swatches.
What else is new? Find out in the official Sims 4 Sims Delivery Express notes below:
The New CAS Items and Build Swatches Drop
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How to download and install the latest Sims 4 SDX
With Sims 4 SDX (Sims Delivery Express) you are able to download new CAS Content, Build Mode Content and small bug fixes and improvements into your game. All straight through The Sims 4! Simply open up The Sims 4 and your game should automatically check for new content.
If not, go into Game Options > Sims Delivery and Check for new Content. This method of bringing new Sims 4 SDX content into your game works both on PC and Consoles! Note that you will have to restart your game in order to obtain new content. You can select “Yes, Restart Now” for the game to restart automatically for you.
Official Sims 4 SDX Drop Previews
EA stated that this is “Just one of the free content releases coming this year in The Sims 4”. Meaning that you should expect more Free Content Features to the game soon this year!
What’s your experience like so far installing and playing the latest Sims 4 SDX Drop? Join the conversation below!
Frequently Asked Questions and first steps to completing the event!
EA and Maxis have released the official guide to The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Event, going live on February 4th at 9AM PT.
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The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Event: Official Introduction
A mysterious figure has blasted into town and needs your help! Someone is “borrowing” from the past, and your help is needed to unravel the mystery through time! You’ll be rewarded for your efforts throughout the Event, with one being the Surprise Birthday Cake. Hide inside and jump out to surprise and delight the gathered Sims with this delicious birthday treat!
How Does it Work?
Open Live Mode with an existing or new Household. After a short wait, A Strange Visitor will appear piquing your curiosity to investigate!
The Event will run for six weeks, with two exciting Quests each week. Your journey begins by discovering who the Strange Visitor is, and learning of the missing objects from the past! As the weeks progress, you’ll continue to dig deeper into the mysteries of time, attempt your own journey through it, and unravel the motives of the time thief! The more Quests you complete, the more Event Points and rewards you’ll earn.
Make sure you’re online. Log in to your EA account.
Enter Live Mode, and you’ll see the first pair of Quests, which start with a pop-up. In Live Mode, you can access the Event Screen by clicking on the Event Icon!
Earn Event Points by completing Quests and Goals. As you earn Event Points, you’ll be able to claim new rewards.
Claim your rewards through the Event Screen in the Main Menu or Live Mode by selecting Claim. Note: You must be in Live Mode to claim Consumable Rewards.
Claimed rewards will be available in Build Mode, Create a Sim, or your Sim’s Inventory. You can filter to view Event rewards with the Event Rewards filter under the Special category in both Create a Sim and Build Mode. For more help with claiming rewards, check out our EA Help article.
Each week, two new Quests will be available. Complete these Quests to earn more Event Points and unlock new rewards!
The Blast from the Past Event will have four weeks of Quests and two extra weeks at the end, so there’s plenty of time to catch up and complete it!
Claim the Blast from the Past Rewards to create a futuristic-inspired Sim who loves to lounge in their inflatable couch, or toss on Dina Caliente’s iconic little black dress and hit the light-up dance floor while listening to some retro classics! Rest assured, your claimed rewards are stored on your EA account, so you do not need to worry about losing them.
Week 1
Relax in your Fun-Fun Inflatable chair! Sport your new Future’s So Bright Sun Glasses while admiring your Retro Deco Phone Set.
Retro Deco Phone Set
Relevart Time Walkers
The Yesterday Set floor tiles
The Future’s So Bright “Sun” Glasses
The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part One
Week 2
Wake up on time with the functional Get Up! Alarm Clock, put on your Emit inspired outfit and Bow Tie while preparing a feast at the Bigger Gatherings Banquet table.
Get Up! Alarm Clock
Be “The Emit” full body outfit
Bigger Gatherings Banquet
The Relevart Neck Stabilizer bow tie
Week 3
Make time for an iconic look by getting dolled up in the Dina Caliente LBD (Little Black Dress) while listening to some New Retro Station Songs or get comfy on your Fun-Fun Inflatable couch, while you contemplate your next “grab” for the Sticky Fingers aspiration.
The Fun-Fun Inflatable Set, Part Two
Dina Caliente’s LBD
New Retro Station Songs
Sticky Fingers aspiration
Week 4
Make sure to celebrate with the Surprise Birthday Cake, and jump out to share the fun! While in a party spirit, don’t forget to get out on The ElectroDance Floor to dance the night away!
Surprise Birthday Cake
The ElectroDance Floor
FAQ
Do I need to log in to my EA account?
A: Yes, by logging into your EA account, you save your Event progress and the rewards you earn from this Event to the account. That way, if you ever need to install The Sims 4 again, you simply need to log back in to gain access to your rewards!
What about SDX releases, I thought those were provided free content and updates!
A: Sims Delivery Express drops aren’t going away, but we’re always looking for new and novel ways to deliver gameplay, as well as objects and clothing to add to your Sims’ lives. You can still expect SDX releases throughout the year as well as new Events to engage with The Sims 4 throughout the seasons.
What if I log in and don’t see the Event?
A: The Event starts on 2/04 at 9 a.m. PST and ends on 3/18. Please make sure you are online and logged into your EA Account. If you still do not see it, you may need to restart The Sims 4 or disable any UI mods you have installed.
The Blast from the Past Event will be available to players until 3/18. While no new quests will be added after 3/04, players can still complete quests and claim any event rewards that they’ve earned but not yet claimed from the Event Screen. Rewards must be claimed by 3/18 or be lost.
Will this be available to Everyone?
A: Yes! The Blast from the Past Event will be available to everyone starting February 4th, and you won’t need any Packs to participate.
What are Event Points?
A: Event Points are a limited-time measurement for the Blast from the Past Event that allows you to claim free rewards. As you earn Event Points, you progress along an experience track and can claim rewards along the way.
How do I earn Event Points?
A: Each Objective in a Quest gives Event Points. Mousing over the Quest will have a tooltip telling you how many points you will earn. Completing the entire Quest nets additional Event Points. Once you have enough, you can claim rewards.
Do I have to spend Event Points?
A: Your Event Points are a cumulative total. When you claim a reward, you still stay at the same Event Point total, so your Event Points aren’t actually “spent.”
What happens if I have leftover Event Points?
A: The Blast from the Past event offers a finite number of rewards. If you claim them all and still have Event Points, don’t worry! Your Event Points cannot be used for anything other than the Blast from the Past Event and will expire when the Event is over.
Can I still complete the Event if I start late?
A: Yes, the event will run for 6 weeks. If you start late, you will have access to all the previous week’s Quests.
Do you plan on participating in the official Sims 4 Blast From The Past Live Event? Let us know in the comments below!
Join The Sims Team as they celebrate the 25th Anniverssary of The Sims Franchise with an official 25 Hour Livestream! The official guest list includes singers Doja Cat and Latto, internet celebrities Trixie & Katyie, Dan & Phil and more. As well as our favorite Sims celebrities – Plumbella, SpringSims, SimTimes and others included in the list below:
The official Sims 25 Livestream begins on February 4th at 2PM PT / 10PM BT / 9PM CET. Or, simply click the play button to the livestream to discover when it begins in your area!
